WMS Map: Beaver Creek State Forest

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

USGS DRG Topo - Digital raster graphic (scanned) in topographic maps from the USGS and Forest Service. Some of these maps are old as this program was discontinued in early 2000s, however they are most detailed maps. Provided via program with USGS and ESRI. USGS and ESRI. XYZ Tiles: https://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/USA_Topo_Maps/MapServer/WMTS/tile/1.0.0/USA_Topo_Maps/default/GoogleMapsCompatible/{z}/{y}/{x}.jpg

NY Aerial (2020) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2016-2020. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3

NYS DEC Lands - NYS DEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/NYS_DEC_Lands/FeatureServer/0

NYS Roads and Trails - NYSDEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/DEC_Trails/FeatureServer/ Query: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Beaver Creek State Forest...

The Beaver Creek State Forest totals 3,484 acres and makes up the northern section of the Brookfield Trail System. It is located in southeast Madison County, near the much larger Charles Baker State Forest. Popular activities here include the many horse and snowmobile trails, paddling the Beaver Creek from the bridge, fishing, and hiking.

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